Tag Archives: Collective Bargaining

Teachers Unions Battle Change in Chicago

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Steven Carozza

Ohioans should be closely watching what happens in Chicago.  Mayor Rahm Emanuel is not exactly a shrinking violet when it comes to supporting unions.  He is, after all, the former Chief of Staff to President Obama who attracts significant support …

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Westerville to Vote on Repealing Portion of Past Operating Levy

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Greg R. Lawson

According to the Columbus Dispatch, residents of Westerville will have the opportunity this November to repeal 6.71 mills of an 11.4 mill operating levy that was passed back in 2009. A group called Taxpayers for Westerville Schools recently submitted over …

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Cleveland City Schools: A Look at Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Agreements

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Josh Vaughan

In the wake of enactment of the Cleveland Plan (HB 525), the Cleveland City Schools announced their intention of asking voters to approve a 15-mill levy this fall.  As voters, and other concerned Ohioans, study the issue it is helpful …

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The Underside of Collective Bargaining in Schools

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Josh Vaughan

In the wake of Issue 2 Collective bargaining remains a controversial topic.  And despite last November’s outcome, collective bargaining remains a roadblock to effective budgeting and efficient government.  Most Ohioans, however, know very little about the issue or how the …

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Do You Feel Lucky Today?  Heads or Tails in Westerville Schools

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Josh Vaughan

Heads or tails? Luckily, the job status of most Ohioans will not hinge on that question. The Westerville Education Support Staff, which includes “English as a Second Language paraprofessionals and bilingual aides, study hall and building duty monitors, clerk typists, …

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Case Study in the Need for Collective Bargaining Reform: Massillon

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Josh Vaughan

Massillon Mayor Kathy Catazaro-Perry recently made a difficult budgetary decision to layoff ten firefighters and nine police officers. The Police Union appealed to the Massillon Civil Service Commission to have the cuts overturned. The Union’s appeal was denied.  The Police …

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Lakewood Schools Highlights Continued Need For Collective Bargaining Reform

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Josh Vaughan

School districts facing a budget pinch are often quick to offer teacher layoffs and increased taxes as solutions. In the case of Lakewood, a renegotiation of teacher compensation joined teacher layoffs in the mix of cuts and shows the potential …

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